James McCarthy was taken off the field on a stretcher after what looked like a nasty injury following a tackle by West Brom striker Salomon Rondon.
And Everton boss Sam Allardyce has since confirmed the 27-year-old has suffered a double fracture of his tibia and fibula in his right leg and will miss the remainder of the season.
"It's a tibia and fibula fracture compounded. A very nasty injury," Allardyce said after the match.
The injury is a cruel blow for McCarthy who now faces yet another lengthy spell on the sidelines having just returned from a hamstring problem.
"We had... read more

Related news

That’s according to former England and Everton manager Sam Allardyce, who said it is ’imperative’ that Jose Mourinho brings in reinforcements.
The Red Devils have been linked with a host of top defenders throughout the summer with Mourinho not happy...

Eliaquim Mangala looks set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, Everton boss Sam Allardyce has said.
The French centre-back, who is on loan at Goodison Park from Manchester City, underwent surgery earlier this week after suffering the...

That’s according to former Everton manager Sam Allardyce.
The Red Devils could have a busy day as they are linked with moves for Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld and Jerome Boateng.
Jose Mourinho has already brought in Brazilian midfielder Fred from...

Sam Allardyce has revealed how 'transcendental meditation' techniques cured him of his touchline rage and turned him into a functioning manager at the highest level.
The Everton boss is preparing for his 1,000th game as a manager in English football...

Sam Allardyce was trying to explain what had changed for Everton when, over his shoulder, a prime example of the improvement came into view.
There, juggling two bottles of Man of the Man champagne plus a similar award from the TV broadcasters, was...

Everton boss Sam Allardyce does not know whether defender Eliaquim Mangala's knee injury will rule him out for the rest of the season.
The French centre-back, who joined the Toffees on loan from Manchester City last month, was forced off in the match...